When Jay discovers a talent for computing, will he pursue his newfound passion or follow the crowd? A heartwarming story from the multi-award winning author of Anisha the Accidental Detective.
Can you be true to yourself without losing your friends along the way? Jay is excited about a game-design project being worked on by the Computing Club at school. He wants to join in, but there’s a big problem.
Jay’s friends think Computing is only for nerds and they want him to join a new football team with them. Both activities happen at the same time, so Jay has to choose.
Can he find the courage to tell his friends how he really feels, and if he does, will it mean their friendship is over …?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
When Jay discovers a talent for computing, will he pursue his newfound passion or follow the crowd? A heartwarming story from the multi-award winning author of Anisha the Accidental Detective.
(Dyslexia-friendly)
(Dyslexia-friendly)
14 b/w, illus
- A lighthearted and encouraging story that gently explores the very relatable pressures of fitting in and ‘finding your thing’ at high school
- Written with Serena’s trademark warmth and humour, Game Over! fosters empathy and understanding and helps readers realise they are far from alone when it comes to facing friendship challenges
- Follows the success of Picture Perfect, which was shortlisted for the Leicester Libraries Best Book Award 2024, and Test Trouble, which was described as “a great universal read for any child who struggles with feelings of nervousness and anxiety, or children who can sometimes feel isolated and alone in school” by INIS Magazine